hurricane recap oct 24

• Geography
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• GCSE

low

What are the key 'ingredients' needed for a hurricane to form?

1. Week winds, dry weather, clear skies.
2. Cool oceans, a cluster of tropical storms, no wind.
3. Warm oceans, a cluster of tropical storms, crosswinds.
4. Warm oceans, crosswinds, large waves.

Why does the Hurricane rotate?

1. Due to the heat from the ocean.
2. The rotation of the earth causes the winds/storm to rotate.
3. Its so strong it causes the winds to rotate.
4. They don't rotate.

Put the following sentences about hurricanes in the correct order.

1

2

3

4

Because the earth turns, the moist air also starts to rotate.

Hurricanes form around the equator. The sea water must be at least 26 ° C.

Water evaporates. The air is cold. Water vapor condenses, heavy showers occur.

As long as the hurricane is above the sea, it will continue to grow. Once on land, the strength decreases.

What is found in the centre of the hurricane?

1. Eye Wall
2. The Mouth
3. The Eye
4. The Centre

For each statement, decide if the factor will increase or decrease some impacts of hurricanes